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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shondy55 on December 14, 2012, 05:56:21 pm

Title: easy string
Post by: Shondy55 on December 14, 2012, 05:56:21 pm

can someone show me the easiest was to make a bow string ? i have some hemp string and was hoping to make it out of that, the string is for a kids bow so it doesnt have to be very strong.

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: bubby on December 14, 2012, 06:00:41 pm

have you got any art sinew?

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: Shondy55 on December 14, 2012, 06:29:09 pm

yep haha just picked some up!

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: randman on December 14, 2012, 06:50:40 pm

You'll want the artificial sinew that is polyester (Tandy is one source). It's the same material as Dacron (B-50). All Dacron is polyester (not all polyester is Dacron - it's a Brand name). The art sinew that is nylon is not good for bowstrings because it stretches too much.

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: Shondy55 on December 14, 2012, 06:59:56 pm

so what would be the easiest way to make one?

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: JackCrafty on December 14, 2012, 07:28:24 pm

Flemish twist.   :)

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: Roy on December 14, 2012, 09:50:21 pm

Hope this helps.
https://www.rmsgear.com/store/pc/tutorial_string_2bundle.asp

Title: Re: easy string
Post by: bubby on December 15, 2012, 06:23:22 am

a real easy way is to cut a pc 30' long and put the two ends in a vice, then take a drill with a cup hook in the chuck and spin it to the right till it starts to kink, then take that end and put it in the vice with the others, then spin the other way til it starts to kink, take a pc of leather or a glove and rub some bees wax in it real good, tie a loop in one end and use a bowyers knot in the other, Bub